A former Bedford County Public Schools teacher, John Rose IV, accused of sexually assaulting a student in another district has pleaded guilty to all charges.

The Virginia Commonwealth Games are wrapping up in Lynchburg.

Motorists traveling through Virginia’s Staunton and Lynchburg transportation districts should prepare for multiple highway work zones and traffic impacts from July 7 through July 11, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA announced that over 50 dogs were saved from a hoarding situation in Broadway on Thursday, May 8.

A man was arrested after a high-speed chase that was initiated in Henry County and ended in Rockingham County, N.C., Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A New York man is facing charges after Virginia State Police found more than 120 pounds of marijuana inside his vehicle during a traffic stop in Rockingham County.

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A murder investigation is underway in Rockingham County, NC.

A Martinsville man who was wanted after a domestic incident in North Carolina has been arrested, according to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office.

At 11:30 a.m., Henry County Sheriff Lane Perry will discuss the reforming of the Short Family Task Force.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new task force to investigate the Short family murder case 19 years after it happened.

Virginia State Police have issued a senior alert for a man whose disappearance poses a credible threat to his health and safety.

The body that was recovered from the Dan River Sunday morning has been identified, according to the Rockingham County Department of Emergency Services.

Published: October 5, 2020, 8:46 am Updated: October 5, 2020, 11:25 amRICHMOND, Va. – As of October 5, Virginia is now reporting 152,557 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March. [Where are Virginia’s coronavirus cases? The latest from the health department]Monday’s total of 152,557 marks an increase from Sunday’s total of 151,870 cases. of Health reports there have been 2,267,407 total testing encounters. The health department started using this metric on May 1.

RICHMOND, Va. – As of October 1, Virginia is now reporting 148,721 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March. [Where are Virginia’s coronavirus cases? The latest from the health department]Thursday’s total of 148,721 marks an increase from Wednesday’s total of 148,271 cases. of Health reports there have been 2,225,630 total testing encounters. The health department started using this metric on May 1.

The Louisa County Sheriffs Office received a bulletin from Rockingham County Sheriffs Office at approximately 5:30pm Saturday, advising to be on the lookout for Richard A. Hines, a 54 year-old-male who was said to be possibly suicidal and wanted out of their jurisdiction. An LCSO deputy observed the red Toyota pickup in the parking lot of the Trevilians Dollar General. Hines was found with the vehicle and taken into custody for the Rockingham County charges without incident. In searching the back of the vehicle, a bag containing items consistent with the making of Meth was located. This incident remains under investigation and anyone with any information is asked to call the Louisa County Sheriffs Office at (540)967-1234, or anonymously to the Louisa County Crime Solvers at (800)346-1466.

RICHMOND, Va. Eight people are dead after eleven crashes across the commonwealth over Memorial Day weekend. According to Virginia State Police, this is a decrease from not deaths on the road but also traffic over the holiday weekend when compared to 2019. In total, Virginia State Police says troopers responded to 480 total traffic crashes during that time. The deadly crashes happened in Virginia Beach, Caroline County, Montgomery County, Pittsylvania County, Prince William County, Rockingham County, Southampton County and Sussex County. According to state police, Virginia troopers statewide cited 2,489 reckless drivers and arrested 70 impaired drivers.

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. A North Carolina woman is facing charges after a police chase ended in Franklin County, according to Virginia State Police. North Carolina authorities stopped their pursuit in Henry County when they lost sight of the Jeep, and Virginia State Police took over. Authorities say they tried to pull over the Jeep, but the driver sped off, reaching 100 mph at on point. The driver, Heather Marie Ward, 25, of Eden, N.C. was taken into custody without incident, according to Virginia State Police. Ward has been charged with felony elude and reckless driving by Virginia State Police.

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. – A crash has closed several lanes going both directions on I-81 in Rockingham County, according to VDOT. Authorities say the crash happened near mile marker 251. As of 10:15 a.m., the north left shoulder and left lane are closed as well as the south left shoulder and left lane.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - This year's ride to remember a murdered Southwest Virginia family could be the biggest ever. The Jennifer Short memorial ride will take off from Victory Baptist Church in Henry County around noon Saturday. It will end at the bridge in Rockingham County, North Carolina, where Jennifer's remains were found. Jennifer's remains were found six weeks after her parents were found shot to death in their Henry County home in 2002. All of the money from the ride is used to fund scholarships for Bassett High School students.

SOUTHWEST Va. – Thousands of vehicles travel Interstate 81 each day. Almost half of statewide truck traffic runs along this interstate and about a fifth of crashes involve a heavy truck. The senators are hoping to gain steam in Richmond for a study on interstate tolls. Roger Bartley is taking a break from truck driving on Interstate 81. "You would have a whole lot of guys like me that don't run the toll roads because it's so expensive.